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kiiradee
Beginner November 2011

introuductions?? im new to the forum!! please read and advice/tips?.

kiiradee, 27 March, 2011 at 10:58 Posted on Planning 0 14

Just wanted to say hello properly as i figured im going to use this site a lot.. first confession? ive never been to a wedding... second confession? i'm getting married in november and first and final confession?... ive lost 17 stone in 2 years.


i'm 26 years old from north wales.. i'm 5ft1 and used to be 25 stone and size 32/34 im now 8 and half stone and sze 8/10 depending on material... so i never never thought id get married but here i am and im getting married 10/11/2011. everythings booked , venue and registar decor and dress the lot but as ive never been to a wedding before im hoping to gain tips and ideas and look for stuff im missing out on. im paying for it all as family havent really got the funds to help out.

SO FAR..THE STUFF IVE SORTED IS..


WEDDING DRESS..i ordered it online black and white gown, i did'nt feel comfy going into wedding shops to try on dresses due to having a lot of loose skin on my arms from the weight loss so i ordered it and got my fiances mother to measure me as she used to be a seamstress. im just hoping when it arives it will be ok. (nervous!!).

RINGS... we have opted for plain white gold bands and i have a white gold eternity diamand band as a engagement ring i liked it more then the traditional ERings.

VENUE... kinmel manor hotel in abergele we are having the ceromony there along with the wedding breakfast and an evening bufett and disco.

DECOR /THEME .. black and white with touches of red. unique but still classy..

CAR... black rangerover (i dont like the the posh bentleys ect)

FAVOURS..... scratchcards in sealed black envelopes all numbered on a table where guests can select there own a bit like deal or no deal , im toying with the idea of making a colormatched sign saying favour or no favour.. there will be thankyou scrolls on the tables and bubbles.

LITTLE EXTRAS... thinking of putting little baskets in the toilets with freshen up tolietries and sprays along with little signs saying thankyou for helping making our day special please use these to ensure you feel good for the rest of the night just like we do.

PHOTOGRAPHER......sorted a friend who does professional photography has offered.

ENTERTAINMENT.............CHARICATURIST booked..and a friend performing magic tricks (he does events quite a lot).. for the daytime. and disco/kareoke for the evening... My OH is in a rock/swing band and his band mates and family (musical family) are planning on bringing the band and setting up so at some point there will be a band playing too.


thats it at the momment.


as ive said i never have been to the wedding. i have around another 1500 in the budget so is there anything ive missed or any must haves or extras that would be nice?..


thankyou for reading Smiley smile

hope to chat to you all soon.

Kiira.

xx

14 replies

Latest activity by LeeLee :), 27 March, 2011 at 16:56
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    Beginner August 2011
    finallyabride2be ·
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    WOW !!! what an amazing achievement !!! i bet people dont recognise you ! Good luck with your planning, you sound like your doing fab ! I have only been to 1 church wedding before and 2 civil ceremonies.. so no expert... the ladies on here are fab though and will be able to help loads xx

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    Beginner April 2011
    loopyjennie ·
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    Amazing loss hun.. you must be really proud of yourself :-)

    you are doing well on the wedding front.. ok my only thought is flowers?? what sort of wedding are you having church or civil?

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  • kiiradee
    Beginner November 2011
    kiiradee ·
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    Thankyou and hello yes people dont reconise me at all which is a goood thing! ... LOL..

    im training to be a fitness instructor now so life is good im just upset that i have to wear a cover up to cover my loose skin but ive chose a lovey faux fur bolero in white , very short so the dress is still on show but covers my arms so perfect and its a november wedding so it will still look nice and in theme (i hope)

    i also suffered weight related alopecia so my hair is very thin and doctors say it will improve but could take ten years Smiley sad so i often wear wigs on day to day basis... im toying with the idea of wearing wigs/hair pieces. for the day just want to look as natural as possible though .. ill figure it out in due course.

    xx

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  • kiiradee
    Beginner November 2011
    kiiradee ·
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    Flowers im not too keen on i have ordered black and white silk bouquets for me and my three b/maids. and black button holes with dimonte deal for button holes.. we have gone with balloons for the venue docor and swags with lights in .. so i dont feel we need lots of flowers (hope im right) lol.

    x

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    Beginner April 2011
    loopyjennie ·
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    Sounds like a plan.. we dont have many flowers either.. are decorating the room with balloons

    sounds like you have most things covered..

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  • *Nursey*
    Beginner May 2012
    *Nursey* ·
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    Hi and welcome to Hitched! Have you got all your stationary sorted?

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  • kiiradee
    Beginner November 2011
    kiiradee ·
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    The kinmel manor hotel is where the ceromony and everything else is being held. so no church wedding im afraid but then i dont think id change my mind even if money was no opton i love my venue its amazing...

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  • kiiradee
    Beginner November 2011
    kiiradee ·
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    Stationary?.. we have already sent invites out and we have ordered a seating plan , table name cards and place cards.. im going to design order of day sheets also... i think tahts all i need not sure though?.

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  • Arquard
    Beginner May 2011
    Arquard ·
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    Hi and welcome! Your weightloss is astonishing - well done! And you sound very organised with your wedding plans, I'm in awe!

    What are you doing catering-wise? And music for the reception?

    If it helps, we're not having flowers either. I'm the crazy one hand making silver origami lilies for our centrepieces and bouquets.

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  • leni-lw!
    Beginner November 2011
    leni-lw! ·
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    Wow! well done on the weight loss !! your wedding sounds so finished compared to mine and i get married a week before you lol !! ?

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  • kiiradee
    Beginner November 2011
    kiiradee ·
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    I have a three course meal wedding breakfast booked at the venue.. and a buffett in the evening with a disco..

    do people usually have music during the wedding breakfast?.

    my music choices are big band swimg music..rock and roll 1960's 70's ect.. im toying with the idea of inxs good times or feeling good muse or ben-e king stand by me.. or temptations my girl....as 1st dance song but its sooooo confusing and not sure yet lol.

    your creations sound amazing and much better when you design them yourself its more personal. x

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  • kiiradee
    Beginner November 2011
    kiiradee ·
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    Its all im thinking about i think im turning crazy!! weddings weddings weddings lol.

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  • leni-lw!
    Beginner November 2011
    leni-lw! ·
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    I just want someone to do all my wedding stuff and i jus turn up and it's all done- my wedding is stressing me to the point i hate it ?

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  • *libby*
    Beginner June 2011
    *libby* ·
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    Wow amazing weight loss and you sound more organized than me wedding wise!

    Are you having bridesmaids. What colour for their dresses?

    How about a wedding cake? (may already have been mentioned, i just skimmed through replies!)

    x

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  • LeeLee :)
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    LeeLee :) ·
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    My God 17 stone that is an amazing achievement, well done you (you must pass on your secrets thats great)! ?

    Hmm the only thing I can see is the men's suits, I don't think I saw that?

    Congratz X

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